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News and events


1 October 2025 - 24 October 2025

Celebrate Positive Ageing Month with free tickets for seniors

We’re offering one free senior entry (with a paying companion) from 1 to 24 October 2025.

7 September 2025 - 28 September 2025

Quiet hours and Autism-friendly afternoons

During our quiet hours and autism-friendly afternoons, we offer a more relaxed and sensory-friendly experience for visitors with s...

22 July 2025

Farewell to Zoo Manager Alyn Cairns after 37 years of service

After 37 years of dedicated service, Alyn Cairns officially retired from his role as Zoo Manager at Belfast Zoo on 30 June 2025.

Conservation and history


History of the zoo

Learn about our history, when we opened, and recent developments.

The role of a modern zoo

Zoos were first created as private collections, or menageries but their aims and objectives have changed greatly.

Breeding programmes

Good zoos are more than simply a place to see animals. We play a vital role in the conservation of species at risk.

Supported conservation projects

More species are facing extinction than ever before. We have a responsibility to ensure their survival.